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Gregory Dale Williams
(Aug 15, 1953 - Aug 14, 2025)
Gregory "Greg" Dale Williams, age 71, of LaPlata, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Greg was born August 15, 1953 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Arthur Willis and Betty Jo Williams of Gifford, Missouri. On April 25, 1975, he was united in marriage to Judith "Judy" Green at the Methodist Church in La Plata.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dixie Rose. Greg is survived by his loving wife, Judy, three children, Jackie Williams of La Plata, Janie Williams of Graniteville, South Carolina, and Joshua Williams of La Plata; four grandchildren, Tyra (Jacobey) Preston, Christian, Jalen, and Jamison Williams; and three great-grandchildren, Azlynn, Easton, and Hudson.
Greg began his school years in Gifford MO, graduating from La Plata R-II High School in 1971. His career included La Plata Lumber Yard Manager, La Plata J Burdman ...
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Guary G Gardner
(Feb 27, 1937 - Aug 12, 2025)
Guary G. Gardner, age 88, of Elmer, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home.
Born February 27, 1937, in Otterville, Missouri, the son of William Henry and Beulah Mae (Pruett) Gardner. On August 31, 1957, in Macon, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Edith Gean Hulett who preceded him in death on March 10, 2021.
Also preceding him in death were his parents and six siblings, Cliff Gardner, Betty Dela Cruz ...
Linda Louise Simpson
(Jun 22, 1939 - Aug 06, 2025)
Linda Louise Simpson, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her home.
Born June 22, 1939, in Waldo, Arkansas, the daughter of Harold and Louise (Baird) Hudgens. On March 14, 1981, in Camden, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Bill Simpson who survives.
Also surviving is one daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Gary Cripe of La Plata, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jennifer Lamb and Barbara Adamson; three great grandchildren ...
Leland Collins
(Sep 11, 1930 - Jul 31, 2025)
Leland Collins, age 94, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born September 11, 1930, in Atlanta, Missouri, the son of Leland S. and Blanche (Redmon) Collins. On November 21, 1953, in Croydon, Pennsylvania, he was united in marriage to Alberta Krause who preceded him in death on December 9, 2014.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; stepfather, Claud Perry; and one ...
James E. Hutchinson
(Mar 31, 1947 - Jul 26, 2025)
James E. Hutchinson, age 78, of Macon, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home.
Born March 31, 1947, in Moberly, Missouri, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Fowler) Hutchinson. On February 9, 1996, in Moberly, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Donna (Lucas) Binder who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Brent Hutchinson of Moberly, Missouri, Brian (Jo) Hutchinson of Columbia, Missouri, and Nathan (Lindy) Binder of Clarence, Missouri; two brothers ...
